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John Gwenzi

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

As a compassionate care worker, I provide sensitive and empathetic care to individuals, including those with autism and adults. My responsibilities encompass assisting with grooming, bathing, and maintaining hygiene. Additionally, I am adept at preparing nutritious meals, considering dietary needs, and creating a stimulating environment with engaging activities. I ensure a clean and organized living space, performing light housekeeping while prioritizing the well-being and safety of clients. Offering social companionship is integral to my approach, contributing significantly to emotional well-being. Oversight of medication adherence, assistance with therapy, and vigilant monitoring of vital signs are all part of my dedicated care. Collaborating seamlessly with medical staff, I meticulously follow care plans and promptly report any observed changes. This role requires versatility, whether supporting autistic children or providing companionship to the elderly, always adhering to UK care standards for holistic well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Care and support worker

Crestar healthcare
Birmingham, England
04.2023 - Current
  • Adhering to Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent UK legislation. Working varied shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, to ensure timely completion of daily tasks according to individual preferences.
  • Conducting one-to-one supervisions of support workers for day-to-day performance management. Providing support through coaching and mentoring. Participating in relevant staff training and maintaining accurate training records.
  • Ensuring compliance with service and company policies, attending and facilitating staff meetings for effective communication and comprehensive understanding of service management issues.
  • Communicating effectively with individuals using preferred methods and specialized communication if required, with training provided.
  • Maintaining accurate records for individuals, managing medication administration in line with company policy, including during holidays and activities.
  • Conducting risk assessments and meetings for clients in the kids' department, supporting autistic children in community access. Handling bed-bound clients and providing social companionship to elderly individuals with dementia and stroke.
  • Ensuring timely medication for domiciliary clients, assisting with grooming, washing, and personal hygiene. Following medical staff care plans and promptly reporting changes in health or behavior. All responsibilities align with UK care standards.

Healthcare Support Worker

WSEI University
Lublin , Poland
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Offering personalized care by assisting clients with grooming, washing, and upholding high personal hygiene standards.
  • Crafting and serving wholesome, nutritious meals with consideration for special dietary needs and individual preferences.
  • Identifying engaging activities tailored to patients, ensuring a stimulating environment.
  • Preparing and serving food and drinks to cater to patients' needs.
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and pleasant environment for all patients, including performing light housekeeping duties.
  • Safely lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting clients to ensure their well-being.
  • Providing valuable social companionship to enhance the overall patient experience.
  • Ensuring timely adherence to prescribed medication schedules for clients.
  • Assisting with physical therapy exercises to support clients' mobility and well-being.
  • Monitoring clients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and weight.
  • Adhering to care plans established by medical staff to meet individual healthcare needs.
  • Vigilantly reporting any observed changes in health or behavior for prompt attention and intervention.
  • Managed to get 95 % on client certification survey
  • Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording and reporting on changes to minimise damage.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing completed One year

WSEI Univesity
Poland
10.2019 - 10.2020

Certificate in Care Work - Care work

Flexebee
United Kingdom
02.2024 - 03.2024

Skills

  • Confidential record management
  • Patient observations
  • Decontamination standards
  • Patient hygiene management
  • data management
  • Hoist operation
  • Empathy Communication,
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Self-care Cultural competence
  • Patience
  • Professional commitment
  • Advocacy

Timeline

Certificate in Care Work - Care work

Flexebee
02.2024 - 03.2024

Care and support worker

Crestar healthcare
04.2023 - Current

Healthcare Support Worker

WSEI University
10.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing completed One year

WSEI Univesity
10.2019 - 10.2020
John Gwenzi